Sam Cappas News Today

Hoosiers haven’t seen a pay increase for jury duty in at least two decades, but that could change—even double—under a bill advancing steadily through the Statehouse.

Some Indiana courts have struggled to get people to serve on juries in recent years, hurting juror diversity and, in some cases, forcing judges to declare mistrials. Some lawmakers hope raising jury compensation might help.

Some Indiana courts have struggled to get people to serve on juries in recent years, hurting juror diversity and, in some cases, forcing judges to declare mistrials.

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter was sworn in for his eighth consecutive term Thursday by Lake County Superior Court Judge Samuel L. Cappas.